291: Jesus: Son of David and Lord of All
Jesus turns the Pharisees’ expectations upside down in Matthew 22:41–46, showing that the Messiah is not only David’s descendant but David’s Lord. This short episode unpacks Psalm 110, messianic promises, and the radical claim that Jesus is Lord of all.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ 📖 Why Jesus’ question to the Pharisees was both playful and deeply theological
✅ 🏺 How Psalm 110 shaped Jewish messianic expectations in Jesus’ day
✅ 👑 Why being “son of David” wasn’t enough — Jesus is greater than David
✅ 🙌 The call to elevate Jesus in our minds as more than a teacher, healer, or saviour
✅ 🔥 What it means to live with Jesus as Lord of all in every part of life
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and solo episode format reminder
00:53 – Jesus questions the Pharisees about the Messiah’s identity
02:58 – Jewish expectation of a Davidic Messiah explained
04:18 – Psalm 110: the Lord said to my Lord
06:09 – Jesus greater than David: redefining Messiahship
08:33 – Application: Jesus as Lord of all, not Lord of some
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Do you ever shrink Jesus down to just “teacher,” “healer,” or “saviour”?
What would it look like for you to live as if Jesus is truly Lord of all in your life?
Which area of your life is hardest to surrender fully to his lordship?
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